Page 111 - English Expedition Class 6

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) is considered by many to be the greatest
dramatist of all time. His plays have been translated and performed in virtually
every major living language. His sonnets and dramas, both comedies and
tragedies, are an essential part of studying English literature.

Comprehension

A. Choose the most suitable option to complete each statement.
1. Ariel was obedient to the will of Prospero because
a. Prospero was a powerful magician.

b. Prospero was a kind-hearted man.
c. Prospero had set him free from captivity.

2. Miranda was greatly distressed by the tempest because
a. she had never seen one before.
b. she did not want innocent living beings to die.

c. she did not want her father to use his magical powers to harm others.
3. According to Prospero, Antonio wanted to become the duke because

a. he was working hard as the ruler while Prospero didn’t care about state aff airs.
b. he was the ally of the king of Naples.
c. he was greedy and ambitious.

4. Ariel made Ferdinand follow him by
a. singing to him.
b. showing him a glimpse of the lovely Miranda.

c. terrorizing him with strange visions.
5. Miranda was pleased at the appearance of Ferdinand because
a. she pitied him and wanted to see him safe.

b. she had never seen a beautiful young prince before.
c. she was under a spell cast by Prospero.

6. Prospero created diffi culties for the young couple because
a. he wanted to test their love for each other.
b. he wanted to punish Ferdinand for the sins of his father, the king of Naples.

c. Ferdinand had drawn a sword to attack him.
7. Prospero decided to forgive Antonio and the king of Naples because

a. he wished to return to Milan in peace and harmony.
101